An Introduction to Sociology

by KenBrowne (Author)

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  Paperback
  2005

  $3.28

  Thoroughly revised and fully updated, An Introduction to Sociology gives concise yet comprehensive coverage of all the topics specified by the GCSE examining boards. The second edition was described by the AQA's Chief Examiner for GCSE Sociology as establishing 'the standard for textbooks at this level' - this new edition builds on the book's existing achievements. New material is found throughout the book, including substantive new sections on gender, identity, citizenship, education, new social movements, poverty and the welfare state, religion, the mass media, work and leisure, and population. The book has been carefully designed to support and extend students' learning.Each chapter begins with a summary of the key issues to be covered, and goes on to highlight important terms, which are then explained in a clear glossary. Summaries at the end of each chapter, a lively range of new activities and discussion points, the use of websites, as well as helpful suggestions for coursework, all add to the book's value as a learning and teaching resource. Student-friendly cartoons, tables, diagrams, and photographs - and the re-designed internal lay-out - also enliven the text, making sociology seem exciting and relevant to students of all interests and abilities. The new edition of this highly successful textbook will prove invaluable to anyone taking an introductory sociology course, especially at GCSE and related levels. Students taking AS and A-level - as well as Access, nursing, and health and social care courses - will also find the book provides an easy and fun introduction to studying sociology.

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $3.28

  An Introduction to Sociology has established itself as one of the leading textbooks for introductory sociology courses. This new and fully revised edition maintains the comprehensive coverage, readable style, and numerous student features that made the first edition so popular, but now supplements these with completely up-to-date empirical material, new sections on a number of key issues, and a reader-friendly design. This makes it even more suitable for students approaching sociology for the first time, including those studying for GCSE, GNVQ, Access and A level courses. This new edition continues to provide full coverage of all the key areas covered by the GCSE examining boards: it has also been broadened to take account of GNVQ courses in health and social care. The wide-ranging new material includes chapters on health and illness and ethnicity: and an extended discussion of the welfare state and poverty.Throughout the text there are suggested activities to develop the skills and understanding of the student, along with coursework ideas. Each chapter opens with a list of the central issues, key terms are highlighted in the text and explained in an excellent glossary, and chapter summaries outline the important points that should have been learnt after reading the chapters. Throughout, carefully chosen cartoons, tables, figures, and photographs enliven and reinforce the text.The new edition of this up-to-date, comprehensive and lively text will prove invaluable to all those studying sociology for the first time.